From the monthly archives:

December 2007

The Biggest Swatch in the World

December 31, 2007 Swatches

I have always been mesmerized by a particular Elizabeth Zimmermann’s sweater because it is so cleverly engineered and at the same time, just adorable. Ok, so that’s an easy one, no need for a guessing game. It is the Baby Surprise Jacket. I’ve always wanted to make one and finally, now, I have a chance [...]

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David’s Hat

December 28, 2007 Finished Objects

Pattern: My Own Design, Hat for friend David Reference Books: Knitting Workshop, Knitting Without Tears, Brooklyntweed, Eunny Jang Yarn Brand: Knit Picks Yarn Name: Wool of the Andes Yarn Colorway: Coal and Daffodil Yarn Content: 100% Peruvian Wool Yardage: 1 ball = 1.75 oz (50g) = 110 yards (100 m) Yarn Source: Knit Picks Amount [...]

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The Love of Details

December 27, 2007 WIP

Ok people, here it is, my very first OWN DESIGN!!!! This would have never happened if it hadn’t been for the encouragement of all of you out there, all of you that said that there is more to just being hardworking. You all know who you are. So first, I’ll comment on the lame parts [...]

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The Christmas Swatch

December 25, 2007 Swatches

Ok, whaddya’ll think? Looks Christmasy doesn’t it? Well, I’m very proud of this swatch for a couple of reasons: My first true color work My first hat My first own design, even the fair isle pattern. Though I must admit that the fair isle pattern was adapted modified for stitch count and continuity. We’ll see, [...]

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All Things Japanese

December 23, 2007 Books

Phew…… I sure am glad to be back. I had mail stacked up to the ceiling (all bills), new yarn to catalog, new yarn to take pictures off, update my blog, meet my sponsor (which I soooo didn’t this morning because I overslept!), unpack, laundry and the list goes on. Notice how the yarn stuff [...]

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Art Fibers and the Last Night

December 21, 2007 LYS

I just took a 7 hour exam, checked out of my hotel and drove all the way to Oakland to catch a 6 am flight in the morning. I think I’ll just leave ya’ll with pictures. Art Fibers – Absolutely FABULOUS. I just have to blog about this separately. Art Fibers inside Art Fibers inside [...]

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The Berkeley Stash

December 17, 2007 Books

Hey all, I thought I would get more excitement about the yarn shops in Berkeley. And as I promised the stash acquisition. 2 skeins of ShibuiKnits Socks 10 balls of Elsbeth Lavold Hempathy. I’m not sure what I can make with this? Would 10 balls be enough for a sweater? Maybe a cabled vest. Hmmmm……. [...]

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Berkeley, California

December 12, 2007 LYS

As you all know, I am still in Sunny (cold and rainy actually) California. I have made up 4 rules when out of town: 1. Visit a Local Yarn Shop 2. Take Pictures 3. Support the Local Yarn Shop by buying something 4. Blog about it So, I met my wonderful cyber blog buddy Michael [...]

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Murphy’s Law

December 7, 2007 Life

Gosh, it just seems like it’s one thing after another, hence the lack of postings or pictures. I arrived in San Ramon, only to realize that I didn’t bring my cell phone charger and my camera data cable. So I told myself that I would just postpone on the postings and pictures. Then my throat [...]

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I’M HERE!!!

December 3, 2007 Blog

FOLKS, I AM NOW HERE IN SAN RAMON, CALIFORNIA!